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Gagi-Galash
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16.06.2024

The tower complex of Gagi-Galash is a castle-type complex that is located in the Jeirakh district on the top and slopes of the cape-shaped ledge of the right bank of the Assa River, 1.4 km north of Targim.

In ancient times, when leaving the Assin gorge, the way for travelers was blocked by a stone wall with gates, through which a fee was taken. In this place on the rocky ledge of the bank of the Assa River there was a watchdog complex Galgai Narge (Galgai Outpost), or the castle-fortress of the Gagievs - Gagi Galash.

In the tower complex of Gagi-Galash preserved the remains of a once five-storey battle tower and seven residential buildings, most of which were destroyed. According to legend, the complex was badly damaged as a result of the collapse. The rock ledge split a huge crack in two. In the vicinity of the complex there are cyclopean buildings, burial grounds and a pillar-shaped sanctuary.

The Gagi-Galash Tower Complex is part of the Dzhirakh-Assin State Historical, Architectural and Natural Museum-Reserve and is an identified object of cultural heritage protected by the state.

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Jeyrakh-Assin Reserve

Jeyrakh-Assin Reserve

The Jeyrakh-Assin historical, architectural and natural museum-reserve is located within the boundaries of the Jeyrakh district of the Republic of Ingushetia on the northern slopes of the foothills of the Central part of the Greater Caucasus Range. The reserve was established on June 2, 1988. The area of the reserve is slightly more than 627 square kilometers. The activity of the reserve is aimed at ensuring the preservation, restoration and study of territorial complexes of cultural and natural heritage, material and spiritual values in their traditional historical (cultural and natural) environment. On the territory of the museum-reserve there are 122 ancient architectural complexes, including more than 2,670 objects of cultural significance, including defensive and residential towers, burial crypts, Christian and pagan sanctuaries and temples. The oldest buildings of the megalithic type belong to the middle of the second millennium BC. Every year, significant scientific discoveries are made on the territory of the reserve, new objects are identified, archaeological expeditions are constantly working, scientists from all over the world come. Since 1996, the reserve has been a candidate for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Significant value in the reserve is given to work on creating conditions for the development of organized tourism, its educational and service component.

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